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Russia Claims U.S. Admits NATO’s Role in Ukraine War — But Talks Stall as Intelligence Warnings Persist
Russia is signaling "cautious optimism" about Washington’s rhetoric on Ukraine, even as negotiations remain frozen and Western intelligence agencies warn that Moscow’s strategic ambitions extend far beyond the current war.
7 hours ago3 min read
When Protection Becomes Suspicion: USCIS Tightens Survivor Visas as Global Violence Against Women Surges
USCIS says it is restoring integrity to survivor visas. Global data shows rising violence against women is driving demand—not fraud.
8 hours ago3 min read
Trump’s New Space Order Accelerates Militarization — and Rewrites America’s Role Beyond Earth
The new U.S. space directive goes far beyond Moon missions.
It outlines a militarized, nuclear-enabled vision for American dominance from low orbit to the lunar surface.
5 days ago3 min read
Business at the Digital Helm: IGF Panel Calls for Trust, Cooperation, and Action Toward WSIS Goals
IGF 2025 panelists examine AI progress, cybersecurity risks, digital fragmentation, and child online protection—calling for global cooperation to advance WSIS goals and rebuild digital trust.
6 days ago4 min read
Bridging the Digital Generational Divide: Insights from Today’s UN IGF Session at WSIS+20
Today’s WSIS+20 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) session at UN Headquarters brought forward a rare, candid conversation about one of the most urgent but least acknowledged digital challenges of our time: the widening generational divide — and what it means for online safety, AI governance, and global inequality.
7 days ago3 min read
Trump Dramatically Expands Travel and Visa Bans for Dozens of Countries
Taken together, the moves represent a profound restructuring of the U.S. immigration system — legally, administratively, and geopolitically.
7 days ago4 min read
FACT-CHECK: The Berlin Joint Statement on Ukraine Peace Negotiations
The communiqué is politically useful, but not a factual description of where negotiations stand.
Dec 155 min read
In Berlin, Peace Negotiations Stall Over Security Guarantees, Territorial Demands, and Russia’s Unyielding Position
On Monday, Zelenskyy met with top German officials, including Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, before joining leaders from across Europe — including Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the U.K. — along with NATO and EU representatives.
Dec 154 min read
Seventy Years On: Sixteen Nations Reflect on the Future of the United Nations at ECOSOC
Sixteen nations mark 70 years at the UN, calling for bold reform, renewed commitment to the Charter, and a stronger multilateral system amid global crises.
Dec 145 min read
Berlin Talks on Ukraine: Ceasefire, Security Guarantees, and Territorial Disputes at the Center of Negotiations
High-level talks in Berlin bring together Ukraine, the U.S., and Germany as President Zelenskyy pushes for a ceasefire, Article Five–like se
Dec 142 min read
Four EU States Push “Plan B” as Brussels Struggles to Finalize Long-Term Ukraine Funding
A new split has emerged inside the European Union over how to finance Ukraine’s budget in the coming years, after Italy, Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria jointly urged Brussels to slow down on its flagship plan to use frozen Russian state assets as collateral for large-scale loans to Kyiv.
Dec 123 min read
A Conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari: Diplomacy, Leadership, and Italy’s Vision at the United Nations
An in-depth conversation with Ambassador Maurizio Massari, Italy’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on diplomacy, multilateral reform, gender equality, the UN’s role in Ukraine, and Italy’s vision for the future of global cooperation.
Dec 116 min read
ASPI Releases Landmark Report Warning That the U.S.–Japan Alliance Is Under Strain Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Threats
As Washington recalibrates its global strategy and Tokyo accelerates its security reforms, the U.S.–Japan alliance now faces a defining test: whether it can maintain coherence and trust in an era of heightened geopolitical volatility — or whether political dissonance at the top will undermine one of the Indo-Pacific’s most essential stabilizing pillars.
Dec 102 min read
Ukraine Is Being Pushed Toward a Deal That Ignores the Core Issue: Russia’s Ongoing Aggression and the Erosion of International Law
Ukraine faces pressure to accept territorial concessions as unofficial U.S. envoys and financial interests shape peace talks, risking global norms and legitimizing Russian aggression.
Dec 104 min read
UN Warns Social Media Bans for Children Could Backfire as Australia Blocks Platforms for Under-16s
The debate now underway in Australia will shape how countries worldwide respond to the rapidly evolving challenge of safeguarding children online—balancing protection with autonomy, safety with access, and regulation with rights.
Dec 103 min read
New U.S. Rules for Visa Waiver Travelers: Expanded Data Collection, Mandatory Social Media Disclosure, and What It Means for Millions of Visitors
This change represents one of the most far-reaching updates to U.S. travel screening in over a decade, reflecting a broader shift in how gov
Dec 103 min read
Italy’s Cuisine Earns UNESCO World Heritage Status — A Global Recognition of Culture, Identity, and Tradition
UNESCO’s decision confirms what countless people around the world already understand:
Italian cuisine is not simply about what is on the plate. It is about continuity, community, and a way of life that continues to enrich global culture.
Dec 102 min read
A Radical Reorientation: Inside the Unpublished National Security Strategy That Reimagines America’s Global Role
Inside the unpublished National Security Strategy obtained by Defense One, the Trump administration outlines a radical overhaul of America’s global role—from shifting alliances in Europe and a new “Make Europe Great Again” agenda to the creation of a proposed C5 power bloc with China, Russia, India, and Japan. The document rejects U.S. hegemony, calls for a cultural-values campaign abroad, and repositions American priorities toward the Western Hemisphere and regional “champio
Dec 104 min read
Zelenskyy’s High-Stakes Diplomatic Sprint From London to Brussels and Rome Amid U.S.–Russia Backchannel Turbulence and Rising European Anxiety
Zelenskyy races across Europe for urgent talks with NATO, the EU, and Italy as U.S.–Russia backchannel contacts raise tensions over Ukraine’s security.
Dec 84 min read
EU and Canada Forge Ahead on Digital Sovereignty, AI Cooperation, and Media Resilience at First Digital Partnership Council
EU–Canada launch new AI and digital identity agreements, boosting innovation, security, and media integrity as part of their strengthened Digital Partnership.
Dec 83 min read
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